Time difference between Hong Kong and Auckland
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong is UTC+8 · Auckland, New Zealand is UTC+12 — on standard time
The gap is not the same all year
Every converter gives one number for this pair. That number is right for most of the year and wrong for part of it, because Hong Kong does not change its clocks and Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April.
| Hong Kong / Auckland clocks | Difference | How long |
|---|---|---|
| standard / summer | 5 hours ahead | about 27 weeks |
| standard / standard | 4 hours ahead | about 25 weeks |
Hong Kong stays put all year while Auckland moves, so the gap changes twice a year from Auckland's side alone. A recurring meeting set in Hong Kong's calendar will drift by an hour without anyone touching it.
When they can both be at their desks
Nine-to-five in both cities overlaps for 3 hours — 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Hong Kong, the same moment as 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Auckland.
Hong Kong to Auckland, hour by hour
| Hong Kong | Auckland |
|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM |
| 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 2:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 5:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM |
| 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 11:00 AM | 4:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM (next day) |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM (next day) |
| 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM (next day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM (next day) |
On the usual gap of 5 hours.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Auckland?
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Hong Kong for most of the year. It is not the same all year — there is one other gap, because Hong Kong does not change its clocks and Auckland goes forward on the last Sunday in September and back on the first Sunday in April.
Is Auckland ahead of Hong Kong?
Yes — Auckland is 5 hours ahead. Hong Kong is UTC+8 and Auckland is UTC+12 on standard time.
What time is 9 AM in Hong Kong in Auckland?
2:00 PM, on the usual gap.
When can Hong Kong and Auckland meet?
Standard nine-to-five hours overlap for 3 hours: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM in Hong Kong, which is 2:00 PM–5:00 PM in Auckland.
Other pairs
- Hong Kong to New York
- Hong Kong to Toronto
- Hong Kong to Chicago
- Hong Kong to Mexico City
- Hong Kong to Denver
- Hong Kong to Los Angeles
- Hong Kong to Vancouver
- Hong Kong to Anchorage
- Hong Kong to Honolulu
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